Trainee Recruitment Specialist

Global Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Inverness is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Specialist to join their team. This role provides an opportunity to learn the recruitment process hands-on and build relationships with candidates and clients. Ideal candidates will be motivated, confident, and highly organized with a passion for helping others. Full training is provided. This position offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits, including 31 days of holiday and an onsite gym.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including statutory) + an extra day off for your birthday

Onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Clear progression routes

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Motivated, confident, and eager to learn.
• Strong communicator who enjoys speaking with people.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both candidates and clients.
• Coordinate candidate attraction through job adverts and online sourcing.
• Assist with candidate selection, screening, and compliance checks.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidence and motivation

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career in recruitment? Do you enjoy building relationships, helping people, and working in a fast-paced, supportive team?

Why Global Highland?

We pride ourselves on being a people-first business, offering excellent training, development, and progression opportunities. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing and success, we offer:

• 31 days holiday (including statutory) + an extra day off for your birthday
• Onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Clear progression routes
• A supportive team environment where your growth really matters

The Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Specialist, you will work closely with our Senior Recruitment Specialist and wider recruitment team to learn every aspect of the recruitment process. This is a varied, hands‑on role involving both candidate and client interaction.

You will support the delivery of high-quality recruitment services across permanent, temporary, and contract roles while maintaining compliance, quality, and excellent customer care.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll receive full training to help you:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both candidates and clients
• Coordinate candidate attraction through job adverts, online sourcing, and working with our Business Support team
• Record and update candidate and client activity in our database
• Assist with candidate selection, screening, and compliance checks
• Ensure assignees are briefed, inducted, and supported throughout their placements
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with QHSE and internal quality systems
• Participate in team meetings, reporting, and process improvements
• Support out‑of‑hours on‑call duties on a rota basis
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and contribute to company KPIs
• Uphold Global Highland’s QHSE procedures, values, and company standards
• Sales activity to drive business

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, confident, and eager to learn
• A strong communicator who enjoys speaking with people
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Team‑focused, enthusiastic, and proactive

Experience in customer service, sales, or admin would be beneficial but is not essential — full training will be provided.

Ready to Start Your Recruitment Career?

If you’re driven, people‑focused, and excited about building a successful career with Global Highland, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Kirsty at Global Highland for more information